Over the last few years I have really taken a huge interest in Schecter guitars. Originally known for their exclusivity and high quality, there was a period through the 80’s where they experienced some growing pains. The Schecter electric guitar brand has no doubt a special quality few other guitar manufacturers can match.
There are many Schecter electric guitars that I have fallen in love with over the years but the C-1 series has always been my favorite. This is a true Strat-style guitar but 100 times more beautiful in my opinion. Every guitar Schecter makes is a true piece of art. At its basic model – the Standard – the C-1 comes equipped with a pair of Duncan Designed humbuckers. Not the end-all greatest pickups in the world but they definitely do the trick and make this entry level C-1 a little more affordable. As with all C-1 Schecter guitars, the Standard is made of mahogany with a maple topped for a balanced sound. This is a very well rounded guitar capable of achieving beautiful cleans or distorted dirt, if one so chooses 
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Schecter also makes a quality line of bass guitars that although don’t receive as much notoriety as its 6 string cousin, still hold their own in the category. The Stiletto is the model that I tried out. It was a very comfortable bass to play and was quite light and maneuverable. Powered by EMG’s (my favorites) this mahogany/bubinga wood combo really has a warm and very low tone to it. I found it great for plucking away at some of my favorite Jazz numbers. Not all Schecter bass guitars have the bubinga wood, as its very sought after, but it sure has a beautiful grain and finish to it. I have the opinion that the guitar not only has to sound good but look good as well. A guitar is a masterpiece in my mind.
My last stop in this review is Schecter acoustic guitars. I played the Royal Acoustic model. Wow, what a beautiful guitar. Without even playing it I had already decided I wanted one . A classic metal 6 string with spruce top and, check this out, Indian Rosewood sides and back. Traditional flamed edges blending into an aged looking top give it a classic look. I found it very easy to fret with absolutely no fret buzz. Stairway to Heaven was my song of choice on this baby.
Because of the higher price tag, Schecter guitars have an exclusivity that makes it that much more satisfying when you finally get one. Make no mistake, the quality of these guitars has always been forefront since the creation of them back in 1979 in David Schecter's custom guitar instruments shop in Van Nuys, Ca. Check out the Schecter Hellraiser for a truly mind-blowing tone.